Citroen Xsara 2003 wagon
low consumes, low cost of repairs
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This generation of Citroen Xsara has been produced from January, 2003 to October, 2005. We can provide information about 7 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Citroen is available with two petrol engines with displacement from 1.4 to 1.6 litres and power of from 75 to 110 horsepower un four diesel engines with displacement from 1.4 to 2.0 litres and power of from 68 to 110 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (6 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.

Citroen Xsara 2003 wagon average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6.7 to 7.6 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.3 to 6.2 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Citroen Xsara 2003 wagon petrol engine version is Citroen Xsara Break 1.4i, consuming 6.7 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Citroen Xsara 2003 wagon diesel - Citroen Xsara Break 2.0 HDI for 100 kilometers consumes 5.3 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Citroen Xsara real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 6 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +4% for petrol engines and +7% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Citroen Xsara modification.
Citroen Xsara 2003 wagon CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 159 to 160 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 141 to 164 grams per kilometer. From Citroen Xsara with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Citroen Xsara Break 1.4i which produces an average of 159 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Citroen Xsara diesels least CO2 distributes Citroen Xsara Break 2.0 HDI - 141 grams per km.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.9 seconds has Citroen Xsara Break 1.6i 16V version, conversely the tardiest one is Citroen Xsara Break 1.9 D reaching this speed only in 16 seconds. The maximum top speed is 196 km/h for the 1.6 petrol 110 hp version (Citroen Xsara Break 1.6i 16V).
Lenght of Citroen Xsara is 437 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Citroen Xsara is about 3 cm longer than Toyota Corolla estate car / wagon, but 3 cm shorter than Volkswagen Golf estate car / wagon. Citroen Xsara gross weight is from 1000 to 1100 kg (depending on modification).
This Citroen is very cheap for its class - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 850 €. Users calculated Citroen Xsara 2003 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1900 € cost per year and 0.22 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 43%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 29% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Citroen Xsara for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Citroen Xsara prices and costs.
Citroen Xsara modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Citroen Xsara 2003 Break 1.4i
Jan 2003 — Dec 2004 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen Xsara 2004 Break 1.4 HDI
Jan 2004 — Oct 2005 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.4 Diesel | 68 HP | - | Manual (5) |
Citroen Xsara 2003 Break 1.6i 16V
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds |
1.6 Petrol | 110 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen Xsara 2003 Break 1.6i 16V
Jan 2003 — Mai 2005 Most powerfull petrol version (110 HP) |
1.6 Petrol | 110 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Citroen Xsara 2003 Break 1.9 D Jan 2003 — Jan 2004 | 1.9 Diesel | 71 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen Xsara 2003 Break 2.0 HDI Jan 2003 — Mai 2005 | 2.0 Diesel | 90 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen Xsara 2003 Break 2.0 HDI
Jan 2003 — Mai 2005 Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 110 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen Xsara prices
Citroen Xsara 2003 - 2005 estate car price in Latvia is from 200 € to 1300 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Citroen Xsara price is very low - Citroen Xsara is approximately for 54 percents cheaper then average estate cars of this age (compare estate cars 2003 - 2005 prices).
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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Citroen Xsara 2005 price | 700 € | 900 € | 1300 € | |
Citroen Xsara 2003 price | 200 € | 800 € | 1300 € |
Citroen Xsara total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Citroen Xsara? Users calculated Citroen Xsara 2003 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1900 € cost per year and 0.22 € cost per one kilometer.
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Citroen Xsara reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Citroen Xsara reliability is above average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2016 defects were detected in an average of 30.1 percent of Citroen Xsara of this generation (on average 12 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 31.4%.
Citroen Xsara 2003 wagon features (options)
Percentage of Citroen Xsara with corresponding feature (option)
68% Conditioning
64% Heated seats
45% Climate control
36% Cruise control
32% Metallic paint
32% Roof bars (railings)
27% Rain sensor
23% Rear parking sensors
14%
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Citroen Xsara reviews
Total 9 Citroen Xsara owner reviews
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Purchase year: | 2009 age of car 7 years) | Owned for | 105`000 kilometers (11 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 5.3 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 650 € (~ 59 € per year) |
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Pros: low consumes, low cost of repairs
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